Brand: Doctor's Best

CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOff Market
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Net Contents

60 Veggie Cap(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 53950 00077 3

Product Version

YDRB077-2

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

4Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Soy
  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
5-HTP100 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Modified CelluloseMicrocrystalline CelluloseSilicon Dioxide

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 capsule daily, with or without food, or as recommended by a nutritionally informed physician.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

CAUTION: Not to be used when taking MAO inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or other anti-depressant medications. It should also not be used by individuals taking any of the category of medications known as “triptans.”

Precautions re: Children

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

5-HTP is tested to ensure that it does not contain "Peak X"

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO / Gluten Free / Soy Free

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegan

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General: Product/Version Code

YDRB077-2

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Science-Based Nutrition

General Statements: All Other Content

HELPS PROMOTE HEALTHY SLEEP*

Seals/Symbols

Vegan

General Statements: All Other Content

5-HTP (5-hydroxy L-tryptophan) is a naturally occurring metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. 5-HTP is converted in the brain to serotonin, a neurotransmitter substance found at the junctions (synapses) between neurons. 5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia simplicifolia plant.*

General Statements: All Other Content

Helps promote healthy sleep* Helps promote calm and relaxation* Powerful brain antioxidant*

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Doctor's Best, Inc.

(800) 777-2474

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Research & Studies

  • 5-HTP: The natural way to overcome depression, obesity, and insomnia

    M Murray - 1999 - books.google.com

    … is like a leisurely consultation with an enormously skilled and caring doctor. You will gain a … 5-HTP can influence brain and body chemistry, I recommend that it be used under medical …

    199933 citations
  • Secrets of 5-HTP: Nature's Newest Super Supplement

    W Conkling - 1998 - books.google.com

    … riety of health problems. Of course, the information presented here is not intended to take … with a trained medical professional. Always consult your doctor before using 5-HTP to improve …

    1998
  • Tryptophan and 5-HTP for Sleep: The Serotonin Pathway Explained

    WMI Best, G vs L-Threonate - smartersupplementreviews.com

    … containing both GABA and 5-HTP, not 5-HTP alone, in just … to 5-HTP, and we don’t cite it as evidence that 5-HTP works. … Talk to your doctor first if you take any prescription medication…

  • 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): Natural occurrence, analysis, biosynthesis, biotechnology, physiology and toxicology

    ME Maffei - International journal of molecular sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com

    … This review describes the natural sources of 5-HTP, which represent the raw material from which 5-HTP may be extracted and purified for its use in drugs and dietary supplements, as …

    2020329 citations
  • 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) vs. Prozac (SSRIs)

    W Dean, J South, J English - researchgate.net

    … , but merely implies) that taking 5-HTP supplements at reasonable doses would actually cause … I get the tryptophan from my doctor for insomnia and I keep forgetting to ask him. What is …

  • 5-HTP vs Melatonin for Sleep: Different Mechanisms, Different Results

    WMI Best, G vs L-Threonate - smartersupplementreviews.com

    … 5-HTP is a raw serotonin ingredient your body has to convert, with limited evidence for sleep at all. … If you take any medication affecting serotonin, talk to your doctor before trying 5-HTP. …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2016-06-24. DSLD Label ID: 62032. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.